Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase
Nantwich Town Council is to host a “Dance Showcase” on the town square. It’s the latest part of the council’s programme of Saturday Street Entertainment taking place through the summer.
Human Interest
Famed children’s book character Where’s Wally? is back in Nantwich
Well-known book character Where’s Wally? is back in Nantwich – and youngsters can win prizes by finding him! Wearing a striped shirt and black-rimmed specs, Wally is helping to celebrate Independent Booksellers Week from June 29 to July 6.
Terraces Menswear store to open in Nantwich town centre
A new Terraces Menswear store is set to open in Nantwich. It will be the first time owners have opened a new outlet outside of the company’s main store in Hanley.
Kenyan teachers visit Nantwich primary school on exchange
Two African school teachers are visiting Nantwich to learn best practice from a local primary school. The Kenyan teachers are spending several days with staff and pupils of Millfields Primary School on Marsh Lane.
Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal
A documentary by a young filmmaker has set the spotlight on one of Nantwich’s rarest creatures, the water vole. Simon Goodall approached Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who have been monitoring the rare mammals on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Thousands of CDs donated to Oxfam shop in Nantwich
A Nantwich shopper has donated thousands of CDs and books to the town’s Oxfam store in Pepper Street. The huge bequest was made by a long-standing customer of the shop, which specialises in music and literature.
Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash
The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is to be held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich again this summer. The day, organised by Nantwich-based Ted-Events, will help to raise funds for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.
Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events
Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.
Picture special: Nantwich swans welcome new-born on Mill Island
Two well-known Nantwich residents are celebrating the arrival of a newborn! The River Weaver at Mill Island in the town has played home to two mating swans over the past few weeks.
Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston
By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.
Families fight homes plan for Regents Park land in Nantwich
Angry residents in Nantwich have accused developers of “land snatching” in plans submitted for a 60-home site off Crewe Road. Stewart Milne Homes wants to build the development on land surrounding the former Elim bible college at Regents Park.
United Utilities display plans for major Nantwich drainage scheme
An exhibition is being held today (June 21) to show Nantwich residents plans for a new drainage system in part of the town. Nantwichnews revealed how the proposed works could see the closure of Wellington Road for up to six weeks this summer.
Nantwich Museum visitor numbers rise as future looks bright
Nantwich Museum trustees believe the venue has a bright future despite tough economic times. Members of Nantwich Museum Trust Ltd have expressed “cautious optimism” after a 6% rise in visitor numbers.
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